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Relativity Space · 3 hours ago

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II, Launch Operations

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II will design and operate hardware and instrumentation to support the Terran R rocket, collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient launch operations.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, integrate, and operate launch control and acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the Terran R rocket
Work with Beckhoff PLCs or similar systems
Support high-speed data acquisition
Work with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, and heaters
Integrate and operate IP, SDI, and CoaXPress high-speed cameras
Design electrical systems for use in hazardous areas
Collaborate with other groups to gather requirements, plan schedules, and coordinate work
Plan, install, and operate wiring and hardware in access-limited areas such as launch mounts and transport erectors

Qualification

Data acquisition hardwarePLC-based control systemsInstrumentation selectionElectrical schematic designHigh-speed camerasMultidisciplinary teamworkCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related STEM discipline
Demonstrated experience with data acquisition hardware, PLC-based control systems, complex camera systems, and instrumentation selection and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience interfacing with and setting up VFDs, soft starts, and heater controllers
Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary groups in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Design, develop, test, integrate, and operate launch control and acquisition hardware, instrumentation, and cameras used to support and control the Terran R rocket
Work with Beckhoff PLCs or similar systems
Support high-speed data acquisition
Work with instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, accelerometers, solenoid valves, VFDs, and heaters
Integrate and operate IP, SDI, and CoaXPress high-speed cameras
Design electrical systems for use in hazardous areas
Collaborate with other groups to gather requirements, plan schedules, and coordinate work
Plan, install, and operate wiring and hardware in access-limited areas such as launch mounts and transport erectors

Preferred

Experience with the design and operation of spacecraft and launch vehicle infrastructure
Experience working at a rocket launch site
Proficiency with electrical schematic design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or Zuken E3

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
A generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
An annual learning and development stipend

Company

Relativity Space

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Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.36B
Key Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M

Leadership Team

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Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
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David Giger
VP of Engineering
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